Stilling-well gauges

From Glossary of Meteorology



stilling-well gauges

An instrument system for measuring sea levels; tidal changes of levels are detected by the movement of a float in a well, which is connected to the open sea by a restricted hole or narrow pipe.

Wind waves are eliminated by the constriction of the connection.


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